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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class

    Division:

    4th Marine Division

    Action Date:

    June 16, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Medicine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Kenneth R. Cain, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on June 16, 1944, while serving as a Corpsman attached to the FOURTH Marine Division in the Pacific War Area. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.